Prahlad Acharya Explained
Prahlad Acharya (born 1973) is a magician, illusionist, escapologist, and stunt performer from Udupi, Karnataka, India. Known for his escape acts, Prahlad has been termed Indian Houdini by the Indian media. He also performs ventriloquism and shadow play.[1] [2] [3] His show is called Maya Jadoo, which is a 20-member performance of Indian illusions. Prahlad calls his combination of drama and magic "dramagic"
He is married to Poornima Acharya, who is also a magician.
Achievements
Prahlad's performances include:[4]
- Escape from Bangalore Central Prison within 10 seconds on 10 December 2001
- Unique Shadow Play Performance at Gili Gili 2001 - the International Magicians' Convention at Udupi in November 2001
- Udupi Golden Chariot Vanish at Udupi Sri Krishna Temple on 1 September 2001
- 1000th Magical Performance of MAYA JADOO, at the PPC Auditorium, Udupi on 7 April 2001
- Car Vanishing Act at the Karavali Utsav, Mangalore on 14 February 2001
- Outstanding Magician Award at Vismayam 2000 - the International Magicians' Convention at Trivandrum, Kerala in December 2000
- Houdini escape at the Jog Falls, the India's tallest waterfall on 20 May 2000
- Gold Medal for Ventriloquism & Silver Medal for Close Up Magic at the Golden Magic Conference at Kanhangad, Kerala in November 1999
- Escape from the Maximum Security Prison at Bellary within eight seconds on 2 October 1999
- Magic-on-wheels to create election awareness in Udupi District in 1998
- Founded the Magic & Allied Arts Development & Research Institute in Udupi on 14 January 1998
- Performance of the Legendary Indian Rope Trick at Kadekar, Udupi in November 1997
- Jagruti Rally - A blind-fold drive for AIDS Awareness from Mangalore in Karnataka to Panjim in Goa in May 1995.
- Agnivyooha Chhedana (Escape from the Castle of Fire) at Udupi in September 1994.
- Chinese Torture Cell Escape at Udupi in 1994.
- Underwater Houdini Escape at Madhwa Sarovar in Udupi in 1993.
External links
Notes and References
- http://www.thehindu.com/arts/art/the-shadow-effect/article3827915.ece?css=print The Hindu : Arts / Art : The shadow effect
- http://dreamingcherries.com/2010/04/the-illusionists-bangalore-mirror-25apr2010/ The illusionists – Bangalore Mirror – 25Apr2010 Dreaming Cherries
- https://archive.today/20130127001158/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-27/art-culture/33403050_1_shadows-magician-art-and-magic Storytelling through shadows – Times Of India
- http://www.mayajadoo.com/achievements.htm Prahlad Acharya Online! - Achievements, are but mere milestone for Prahlad
